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Re: What's the final word on those Boeing fuselages that hit the Clark Fork River ?
Author: SP5103
Date: 07-15-2014 - 08:50

If the fuselage just rode the flat down to the river staying upright, and it was cradled at two points to keep it from flexing, I could see where Boeing might try to re-certify it. We know that they rebuild airliners that have had a variety of mishaps including damaged wings, tail dragging and belly landings. At that point it is a matter of economics.

I think economics will be the driving force in this decision. How bad are the air frames damaged in relation to the cost to repair and re-certify them? Under normal circumstances, considering the liability and the incomplete nature of the assembly it would probably be preferred just to scrap. But as pointed out, Boeing is so far behind on orders, and this is interrupting their supply chain and delivery schedule, they may decide to use them anyway. If any of the completed planes is ever involved in an incident, you know the airframes will be suspect, and the lawyers will be drooling.

Reusing them will be a financial gamble regardless if they were damaged.

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  Re: What's the final word on those Boeing fuselages that hit the Clark Fork River ? SP5103 07-15-2014 - 08:50
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